Master of Divinity Courses of Study
(click here for Master of Arts)
Some students come to seminary very sure of their own vocational calling. Others explore options as they work through their courses. The curriculum of the McAfee School of Theology is structured to give students the foundational tools for ministry, whatever that ministry might ultimately be: pastoral ministry, campus ministry, counseling, academic teaching, Christian education, evangelism and mission, or church administration.
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Master of Divinity
The McAfee School of Theology offers several different tracks within the classic, 90 hour, Master of Divinity:
General M.Div. Studies
Academic Research
Business Administration
Christian Education
Church Music
Global Christianity
Pastoral Care
Urban Mission
Joint Degrees
The McAfee School of Theology also offers joint degree programs which allow students to integrate areas of study outside of theology:
M.Div., M.B.A. - Business Administration
M.Div., M.S. - Community Counseling
M.Div., M.A.- Church Music
Additional Academic Programs
M.Div., with Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
M.Div., with ACPE Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (click here) |
Graduates serve all over the world in areas from Global Missions and Pastoring to Youth Ministry and Ph.D. Studies.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Areas of Study
M.Div. General
The General M.Div. curriculum provides students with a flexible program of study while also incorporating the essential knowledge for ministry by including courses in the classical disciplines of Old Testament, New Testament, Preaching, Evangelism, Church History, Theology, Hebrew and Greek. It also provides every student with opportunities for personal spiritual formation and development as well as practical experience in his or her chosen field of ministry with a trained mentor.
M.Div. Academic Research* Track
*Prerequisites include: 3.5 GPA or better on first 24 hours of course work at McAfee, 550 verbal GRE or better and a score of 5 or higher on the writing portion, and Faculty Supervisor on record with Associate Dean for M.Div. studies.
The Academic Research track is designed to develop the student's proficiency for theological research. Students with career goals that further academic studies in the fields of Biblical Studies, Historical-Theological Studies, or Pastoral Studies may follow this track to develop their research skills and focus on a particular field of study. A student may apply for admission to the Academic Research track after: (1) completing 24 hours of M.Div. studies with a GPA of 3.5 or higher; and (2) submitting a current Graduate Record Exam score of 550 verbal or higher and at least a 5 on the writing portion. Applicants whose native language is not English must, in addition to the minimum TOEFL requirement for admission to the Master of Divinity program, submit a minimum score of 5 on the TOEFL essay rating. However, these students are not required to submit a GRE score. The student will then work with a Supervisory Professor to select a Thesis Problem, prepare a Thesis Prospectus, and submit a written Thesis of 15,000 to 20,000 words (60-75 pages).
M.Div. Business Administration Track
The Business Administration track introduces students to economics, accounting, finance, and management. The master of divinity curriculum integrates the Business Administration courses within a local church setting through the Mentoring Program by placing students in church administrative ministries.
The Business Administration track requires that the student demonstrate completion of nine hours of Foundation Courses from the Stetson School of Business and Economics or the student demonstrates these course requirements have been met by examination or in undergraduate and graduate study by transcript evaluation. The Associate Dean of the Stetson School of Business and Economics must evaluate the student's transcript before he or she is eligible to enter the Master of Divinity track in Business Administration. In some cases, a current GMAT score may be required. The prerequisite Foundation courses include: BAA 105 "Foundations of Macro and Microeconomics," BAA 510 "Foundations of Accounting and Finance," and BAA 515 "Foundations of Management and Marketing."
Students who are eligible for entrance into the track in Business Administration are then required to take the following four MBA core courses: BAA 601 "Managerial Economics," BAA 603 "Managerial Accounting," BAA 605 "Marketing Concepts and Practices," and BAA 609 "Corporation Finance." A student who has demonstrated prior completion of one or more of the MBA core courses listed above may request substitute electives with the approval of the Associate Dean of the Stetson School of Business and Economics. The track in Business Administration requires a total of twelve core hours from the MBA program.
M.Div. Christian Education Track
The track in Christian Education offers students a variety of courses in this field. Students will study Christian Education theory, as well as its philosophical, theological and historical foundations. They will be introduced to curriculum development and pedagogical methods, as well as the developmental, social, emotional and spiritual needs of children, youth and adults. Through the Mentoring Program, students will be placed in ministry settings where they can gain "hands-on" experience in specialized areas such as youth ministry, children's ministry, adult ministry, recreational ministry or general church educational ministry.
M.Div. Church Music Track
The track in Church Music will be taught by McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta, in conjunction with the Townsend School of Music in Macon, with accreditation through the Association of Theological Schools. The curriculum will be structured so students, who so desire, can pursue a dual master's degree in music after completing their master of divinity of degree. The course of study for this track requires candidates in the Master of Divinity program to take 12 credit hours (within the normal Master of Divinity course load) from the Townsend School of Music in Macon.
M.Div. Global Christianity Track
The Master of Divinity with a track in Global Christianity seeks to address several critical aspects of Christianity’s “shift southward” in the twenty-first century. First, Christianity must be understood as a multi-cultural and global movement, an enduring theological tradition that finds new life in the lived realities of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Second, the dramatic growth of world Christianity begs for analysis of the missionary dimension in all churches, as initiators rather than receptors of mission outreach. Third, growing churches are in need of theologically trained leaders, ranging from seminary professors, to grassroots leaders of indigenous churches. And finally, persons being educated to lead religious communities need to incorporate the understanding of these realities into their ministry and outreach.
M.Div. Pastoral Care Track
McAfee School of Theology offers a track in Pastoral Care. This track is designed to develop the student's skills, knowledge and self-awareness related to the ministries of pastoral care. Students whose vocational plans include pastoral care in a local church setting or chaplaincy (in hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, mental health facilities, and other agencies) would benefit from this track. Through the Clinical Pastoral Education component, all students receive supervised experience and training as a pastoral care giver, as well as the opportunity to reflect upon their pastoral identity, concerns, and places with a competent and compassionate mentor. Students whose goals include professional certification in Chaplaincy may enter this track as preparation for their work toward certification with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education or the Association for Professional Chaplains.
Students who wish to become certified as a Pastoral Counselor with the American Association for Pastoral Counseling may enter this track as preparation for their work toward certification. The track in Pastoral Care does not offer courses that prepare students for a state license as a counselor. Students who want to be both certified and licensed are advised to enroll in the joint degree in Master of Divinity and Master of Science in Community Counseling (see below).
M.Div. Urban Mission Track
The track in Urban Mission is designed for students committed to ministry in urban settings with special emphasis on understanding urban systems and developing collaborative ministry between churches and governmental and community agencies. Students whose vocation includes service in inner city churches or communities are encouraged to follow this track. Students must complete an application for admission to the track before early registration in the spring of each year. Students must also be committed to working in a cohort, to scheduling the sequence of courses for the second or third year of study, and to working in an urban placement within the I-285 loop in Atlanta for a minimum of 8 hours weekly (with stipend) throughout the following year.
M.Div. Joint Degree Programs
Master of Divinity and Master of Business Administration
The joint M.Div. and M.B.A. degrees integrate a foundation of Business Administration into the local church setting. The Master of Divinity curriculum places students in church administrative ministries through the Mentoring Program and incorporates up to twelve (12) hours of M.B.A. core course work into the ninety (90) hour M.Div. degree. The Master of Business Administration incorporates up to six (6) hours of M.Div. credit into the thirty-six (36) hour M.B.A. degree. A full-time student could expect to finish the two degrees in four years of study.
Applicants must meet the admissions requirement for both McAfee School of Theology and Stetson School of Business and Economics. Applicants must submit current scores for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and demonstrate completion of the Foundation Courses from the Stetson School of Business and Economics. Applicants may demonstrate foundational course completion by examination or in undergraduate and graduate study by transcript evaluation. The Associate Dean of the Stetson School of Business and Economics must evaluate the student's transcript before she or he is eligible to enter the Master of Business Administration degree course work.
M.Div. students who are eligible for entrance into the M.B.A. degree are required to take the following four M.B.A. core courses: BAA 601 "Managerial Economics," BAA 603 "Managerial Accounting," BAA 605 "Marketing Concepts and Practices," and BAA 609 "Corporation Finance" as the twelve (12) hours of M.B.A. core course work to be credited into their M.Div. degree. If a student has demonstrated prior completion of one or more of the M.B.A. core courses listed above she or he may request substitute electives with the approval of the Associate Dean of the Stetson School of Business and Economics. Students may be credited up to six (6) hours of M.Div. credit into the M.B.A. degree from any two of the following M.Div. courses: ETH 641 "Introduction to Ethics," CRE 683 "Leadership," and MIN 801 "Managing Change and Conflict."
Master of Divinity and Master of Science in Community Counseling
The joint M.Div. and M.S. degrees integrate the highest knowledge of professional counseling with the ministries of pastoral care and counseling. Both the M.Div. and M.S. programs hold the highest accreditation available in the United States. The most comprehensive Masters level program in faith oriented counseling, the M.Div. in Pastoral Care & Counseling/M.S. in Community Counseling prepares you for licensure as a professional counselor. Community Counseling is an applied profession that employs skills, instrumentation, and techniques to facilitate the progress of each person being served.
The M.Div degree accepts 18 hours from the M.S. degree, while the M.S. degree accepts 12 hours from the M.Div. degree. A full time student could expect to finish the two degrees in four years of study. Applicants must meet the admissions requirements for both McAfee School of Theology and The Department of Counseling and Human Sciences within the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS).
CCPS Entrance Requirements include: Submission of two copies of the application for admission to the counseling program, including a recent photograph; completion of an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university; an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater; a minimum score of 800 on the GRE or 397 on the MAT (currently enrolled McAfee School of Theology students are not required to submit GRE/MAT scores); a written autobiography including career goals; two copies of transcripts from each college or university attended, graduate or undergraduate; an interview with the Counseling Admissions Committee; a $25 nonrefundable application fee.
McAfee Entrance Requirements for the M.Div. in Pastoral Care and Counseling degree include: submission of the application for admission to this dual degree program to the Pastoral Care Department. In addition, an admission interview with the Pastoral Care Department, or a person designated by the department, may be scheduled with the student. This interview may be conducted along with the CCPS interview or separately.
The admissions decision for this program will include an evaluation of the student’s potential, readiness, and appropriateness for this program. Continuing in the program is contingent upon the following: submission of copies of both student and supervisor final evaluations for all CPE courses to the Pastoral Care Department; the student giving all supervisors written permission to consult with the Pastoral Care Department regarding the student’s progress; and making appropriate progress in developing the knowledge, skills, and character needed for the practice of pastoral counseling.
M.Div. and Master of Arts in Church Music
M.Div. and Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
The Marriage and Family Therapy certificate begins with a fourth year of study after the completion of the Master of Divinity and is facilitated through the Mercer University School of Medicine on the Piedmont Atlanta Campus. The Georgia Composite Board for Professional Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists requires that all licensed MFT's must have at least five specialized courses and three years of practice, one year of which can be in a University MFT Practicum. This certificate program is designed for professionals who hold a Master's or a Doctor's degree in an allied mental health profession (i.e., psychology, medicine, counseling, social work, and others). A minimum of one year of clinical practicum is required. The successful completion of the Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy meets the academic requirements for sitting for the Georgia licensing examination as a marriage and family therapist.
An integrative family systems approach is emphasized which draws from the various theoretical perspectives including the following: multi-generational, individual, and family development, object relations, contextual, structural, strategic, Bowen family systems, narrative and constructivist theories. This program of study satisfies the requirements to sit for the Georgia licensing exam as a marriage and family therapist and leads to admission into the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
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General M.Div.
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Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| Year 1 - Fall Semester |
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Year 1 - Spring Semester |
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| Hebrew Exegesis I (OTH 603) |
3 |
**Hebrew Exegesis II (OTH 604) |
3 |
| Spiritual Formation (SPF 701) |
2 |
Spiritual Formation II (SPF 702) |
2 |
| Old Testament I (OTH 604) |
3 |
Old Testament II (OTH 605) |
3 |
| Church History I (CHH 621) |
3 |
Church History II (CHH 622) |
3 |
| Evangelism and Mission I (EVM 661) |
3 |
Evangelism and Mission II (EVM 662) |
3 |
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Total for semester: |
14 |
Total for semester: |
14 |
| Year 1 - J-Terms |
|
|
|
| Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
Total for semester: |
3 |
|
|
| Year 2 - Fall Semester |
|
Year 2 - Spring Semester |
|
| Jesus and the Gospels (NTG 611) |
3 |
Paul and the Early Church (NTG 612) |
3 |
| Greek Exegesis I (NTG 613) |
3 |
**Greek Exegesis II (NTG 803) |
3 |
| Pastoral Care (PAC 671) |
3 |
Faith Development (CRE 682) |
3 |
| Preaching (PRC 651) |
3 |
Worship (PRC 652) |
3 |
| Theology/Philosophy I (THP 631) |
3 |
Theology/Philosophy II (THP 632) |
3 |
|
Total for semester: |
15 |
Total for semester: |
15 |
| Year 2 - J-Terms |
|
|
|
| Elective |
3 |
|
|
***Pastoral Care Related Elective
OR
CPE |
3 |
|
|
|
Total for semester: |
6 |
|
|
| Year 3 - Fall Semester |
|
Year 3 - Spring Semester |
|
| Mentoring I (MIN 901) |
3 |
Mentoring II (MIN 902) |
3 |
| Leadership (CRE 683) |
3 |
Baptist Heritage (CHH 623) |
2 |
| Ethics (ETH 641) |
3 |
Capstone (MIN 903) |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
|
Total for semester: |
12 |
Total for semester: |
11 |
|
|
Total Required & Elective Hours |
90 |
** Choose either Hebrew Exegesis II (OTH 806) OR Greek Exegesis II (NTG 803) to satisfy core requirements. However, both courses may be taken. In that case, one course will satisfy core requirements and the other course will count towards elective credit. There are 15 Total Elective Hours required (5 courses) and 3 hours of either CPE Unit I or a Pastoral Care Elective.
*** The Pastoral Care (Related) Elective may be satisfied with an elective taken within the Pastoral Care Department, with a full unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or with a course related to Pastoral Care such as: Pastoral Care and the Psalms; Preaching and Pastoral Care; Women: Believing, Worshiping, Ministering; etc.
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M.Div. Academic Research Track:
| Required for Core |
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Preaching (PRC 651) |
3 hrs |
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The Scriptures of the Church |
|
Faith Development (CRE 682) |
3 hrs |
| Greek Exegesis I (NTG 613) |
3 hrs |
Evangelism & Mission I (EVM 661) |
3 hrs |
| Hebrew Exegesis I (OTH 603) |
3 hrs |
Pastoral Care (PAC 671) |
3 hrs |
| Greek Exegesis II (NTG 803) |
3 hrs |
Spiritual Formation (SPF 701 & 702) |
4 hrs |
| Hebrew Exegesis II (OTH 806) |
3 hrs |
Mentoring in the Church |
|
| Old Testament (OTH 604 & OTH 605) |
6 hrs |
Mentoring (MIN 901 & MIN 902) |
6 hrs |
| New Testament (NTG 611 & NTG 612) |
6 hrs |
Capstone (MIN 903) |
3 hrs |
| The Story of the Church |
|
Required Core Hours |
66 hrs |
| Church History (CHH 621 & CHH 622) |
6 hrs |
Required for Concentration |
|
| Baptist Heritage (CHH 623) |
2 hrs |
Research Colloquium (THE 901) |
3 hrs |
| Theology/Philosophy (THP 631 & THP 632) |
6 hrs |
Supervised Research & Writing |
6 hrs |
| Ethics (ETH 641) |
3 hrs |
Electives (5) |
15 hrs |
| The Mission and Ministry of the Church |
|
Total Hours |
90 hrs |
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M.Div. Business Administration Track:
|
The Scriptures of the Church |
|
Pastoral Care (PAC 671) |
3 hrs |
| Greek Exegesis I (NTG 613) |
3 hrs |
Spiritual Formation (SPF 701 & SPF 702) |
4 hrs |
| Hebrew Exegesis I (OTH 603) |
3 hrs |
Mentoring in the Church |
|
| Old Testament (OTH 604 & OTH 605) |
6 hrs |
Mentoring (MIN 901 & MIN 902) |
6 hrs |
| New Testament (NTG 611 & NTG 612) |
6 hrs |
Capstone (MIN 903) |
3 hrs |
| The Story of the Church |
|
Required Core Hours |
66 hrs |
| Church History (CHH 621 & CHH 622) |
6 hrs |
Required for Concentration (School of Business) |
|
| Baptist Heritage (CHH 623) |
2 hrs |
Managerial Economics (BAA 601) |
3 hrs |
| Theology/Philosophy (THP 631 & THP 632) |
6 hrs |
Managerial Accounting (BAA 603) |
3 hrs |
| Ethics (ETH 641) |
3 hrs |
Marketing Concepts/Practice (BAA 605) |
3 hrs |
| The Mission and Ministry of the Church |
|
Corporation Finance (BAA 609) |
3 hrs |
| Preaching (PRC 651) |
3 hrs |
Required Concentration Hours |
12 hrs |
| Worship (PRC 652) |
3 hrs |
|
|
| Faith Development (CRE 682) |
3 hrs |
Theology Electives (4) |
12 hrs |
| Evangelism/Mission I (EVM 661) |
3 hrs |
|
|
| Leadership (CRE 683) |
3 hrs |
Total Hours |
90 hrs |
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M.Div. Christian Education Track:
The Scriptures of the Church |
|
Pastoral Care (PAC 671) |
3 hrs |
| Greek Exegesis I (NTG 613) |
3 hrs |
Spiritual Formation (SPF 701 & SPF 702) |
4 hrs |
| Hebrew Exegesis I (OTH 603) |
3 hrs |
Mentoring in the Church |
|
| Old Testament (OTH 604 & OTH 605) |
6 hrs |
Mentoring (MIN 901 & MIN 902) |
6 hrs |
| New Testament (NTG 611 & NTG 612) |
6 hrs |
Capstone (MIN 903) |
3 hrs |
| The Story of the Church |
|
Required Core Hours |
66 hrs |
| Church History (CHH 621 & CHH 622) |
6 hrs |
|
|
| Baptist Heritage (CHH 623) |
2 hrs |
Church Administration (CRE 684) |
3 hrs |
| Theology/Philosophy (THP 631 & THP 632) |
6 hrs |
Theological Approaches to Christian Ed. (CRE 882) |
3 hrs |
| Ethics (ETH 641) |
3 hrs |
Church Pedagogy & Curr. Dev. (CRE 883) |
3 hrs |
| The Mission and Ministry of the Church |
|
Required Concentration Hours |
15 hrs |
| Preaching (PRC 651) |
3 hrs |
Choose 2 of the 3: |
6 hrs |
| Worship (PRC 652) |
3 hrs |
Ministry with Children (CRE 685) or Child Development (EDUC 611) |
|
| Faith Development (CRE 682) |
3 hrs |
Ministry with Youth (CRE 686) or EDUC 612 |
|
| Evangelism/Mission I (EVM 661) |
3 hrs |
Ministry with Adults (CRE 687) |
|
| Leadership (CRE 683) |
3 hrs |
Theology Electives (3) |
9 hrs |
|
|
Total Hours |
90 hrs |
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M.Div. Church Music Track:
| Required for Core |
|
Worship (PRC 652) |
3 hrs |
|
The Scriptures of the Church |
|
Faith Development (CRE 682) |
3 hrs |
| Greek Exegesis I (NTG 613) |
3 hrs |
Evangelism & Mission I (EVM 661) |
3 hrs |
| Hebrew Exegesis I (OTH 603) |
3 hrs |
Leadership (CRE 683) |
3 hrs |
| Greek Exegesis II (NTG 803) or Hebrew Exegesis II (OTH 806) |
3 hrs |
Pastoral Care (PAC 671) |
3 hrs |
| Old Testament (OTH 604 & OTH 605) |
6 hrs |
Spiritual Formation (SPF 701 & 702) |
4 hrs |
| New Testament (NTG 611 & NTG 612) |
6 hrs |
Mentoring in the Church |
|
| The Story of the Church |
|
Mentoring (MIN 901 & MIN 902) |
6 hrs |
| Church History (CHH 621 & CHH 622) |
6 hrs |
Capstone (MIN 903) |
3 hrs |
| Baptist Heritage (CHH 623) |
2 hrs |
Required Core Hours |
72 hrs |
| Theology/Philosophy (THP 631 & THP 632) |
6 hrs |
Required for Concentration |
12 hrs* |
| Ethics (ETH 641) |
3 hrs |
*Taken from the Townsend School of Music in Macon, GA |
|
| The Mission and Ministry of the Church |
|
Electives (2) |
6 hrs |
| Preaching (PRC 651) |
3 hrs |
Total Hours |
90 hrs |
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M.Div. Global Christianity Track:
This track follows the Master of Divinity core requirements of sixty-nine (69) hours and asks the student to specialize in twelve (12) hours of study in global mission and cultural studies. The student is encouraged to take his or her nine (9) free electives in cross-cultural or anthropological studies through the Atlanta Theological Association consortium. All students accepted into this track will be required to take their Mentoring II (MIN 902) in a cross-cultural, preferably overseas, placement. Global Christianity students will be asked to focus on their cross-cultural experience in their Capstone paper (MIN 903).
Admission into this track will be based on the successful completion of one year of full-time academic work with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and with the recommendation of our global partnership consultant, student.go, of the student’s fitness for cross-cultural and overseas placement. This track requires an admission fee of two hundred-fifty dollars ($250) for the costs of screening and orientation.
The Scriptures of the Church |
|
Pastoral Care (PAC 671) |
3 hrs |
| Greek Exegesis I (NTG 613) |
3 hrs |
Spiritual Formation (SPF 701 & SPF 702) |
4 hrs |
| Hebrew Exegesis I (OTH 603) |
3 hrs |
Mentoring in the Church |
|
| Old Testament (OTH 604 & OTH 605) |
6 hrs |
Mentoring (MIN 901 & MIN 902) (MIN 902 is cross-cultural, preferably overseas placement) |
6 hrs |
| New Testament (NTG 611 & NTG 612) |
6 hrs |
Capstone (MIN 903) |
3 hrs |
| The Story of the Church |
|
Required Core Hours |
69 hrs |
| Church History (CHH 621 & CHH 622) |
6 hrs |
Introduction to World Religions
(Asian or African Religious Traditions as alternatives) (EVM 867) |
3 hrs |
| Baptist Heritage (CHH 623) |
2 hrs |
Christian Theology and Culture
(THP 831) |
3 hrs |
| Theology/Philosophy (THP 631 & THP 632) |
6 hrs |
Practical Anthropology (EVM XXX) |
3 hrs |
| Ethics (ETH 641) |
3 hrs |
Church and the City (THP XXX) |
3 hrs |
| The Mission and Ministry of the Church |
|
Required Concentration Hours |
12 hrs |
| Preaching (PRC 651) |
3 hrs |
|
|
| Worship (PRC 652) |
3 hrs |
|
|
| Faith Development (CRE 682) |
3 hrs |
|
|
| Evangelism/Mission (EVM 661 & EVM 662) |
6 hrs |
|
|
| Leadership (CRE 683) |
3 hrs |
Theology Electives (3) |
9 hrs |
|
|
Total Hours |
90 hrs |
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M.Div. Pastoral Care Track :
| The Scriptures of the Church |
|
|
|
| Greek Exegesis I (NTG 613) |
3 hrs |
Pastoral Care (PAC 671) |
3 hrs |
| Hebrew Exegesis I (OTH 603) |
3 hrs |
Spiritual Formation
(SPF 701 & SPF 702) |
4 hrs |
| Old Testament (OTH 604 & OTH 605) |
6 hrs |
Mentoring in the Church |
|
| New Testament (NTG 611 & NTG 612) |
6 hrs |
Mentoring (MIN 901) |
|
| The Story of the Church |
|
Capstone (MIN 903) |
|
| Church History (CHH 621 & CHH 622) |
6 hrs |
Required Core |
|
| Baptist Heritage (CHH 623) |
2 hrs |
|
|
Theology/Philosophy
(THP 631 & THP 632) |
6 hrs |
|
|
| Ethics (ETH 641) |
3 hrs |
Required for Concentration |
|
| The Mission and Ministry of the Church |
|
One full unit of CPE* (PAC 872) |
3 hrs |
| Preaching (PRC 651) |
3 hrs |
Pastoral Care Electives |
15 hrs |
| Worship (PRC 652) |
3 hrs |
Required Concentration Hours |
|
| Faith Development (CRE 682) |
3 hrs |
Free Electives (4) |
|
| Evangelism/Mission I (EVM 661) |
3 hrs |
Total Hours |
90 hrs |
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M.Div. Urban Mission Track:
The Scriptures of the Church |
|
Spiritual Formation (SPF 701 & SPF 702) |
4 hrs |
| Greek Exegesis I (NTG 613) |
3 hrs |
Mentoring in the Church |
|
| Hebrew Exegesis I (OTH 603) |
3 hrs |
Mentoring (MIN 90**1 & MIN 902***)
**Urban Mission internship may be taken concurrently
***One Full Unit of CPE in Community Settings placement accepted |
6 hrs |
| Old Testament (OTH 604 & OTH 605) |
6 hrs |
Capstone (MIN 903) |
3 hrs |
| New Testament (NTG 611 & NTG 612) |
6 hrs |
Required Core Hours |
66 hrs |
| The Story of the Church |
|
|
|
| Church History (CHH 621 & CHH 622) |
6 hrs |
Required for Concentration |
|
| Baptist Heritage (CHH 623) |
2 hrs |
Understanding Urban Mission (EVM 801)
**Must take before internship (Offered Summer Only) |
3 hrs |
Theology/Philosophy
(THP 631 & THP 632) |
6 hrs |
Colloquium "The City and the Church"
(EVM COL)
**Must be taken concurrently with First Internship and student must also lead a Workshop group in the Spring McAfee Institute |
3 hrs |
| Ethics (ETH 641) |
3 hrs |
Approved course in Public Policy
(see ARCHE) |
3 hrs |
| The Mission and Ministry of the Church |
|
Change and Conflict in the Church (MIN 801) |
3 hrs |
Evangelism/Mission
(EVM 661 & EVM 662*)
*Urban Mission Internship may be taken concurrently |
6 hrs |
Required Concentration Hours |
12 hrs |
| Leadership (CRE 683) |
3 hrs |
|
|
| Complete three of the four following courses: |
|
Elective Hours |
12 hrs |
|
Preaching (PRC 651) |
3 hrs |
One Full Unit of CPE in Community Settings placement (**recommended elective) |
3 hrs |
|
Faith Development (CRE 682) |
3 hrs |
Social Justice in the Old Testament (OTH 808) (**recommended elective) |
3 hrs |
|
Pastoral Care (PAC 671) |
3 hrs |
|
|
|
Worship (PRC 652) |
3 hrs |
Total Hours |
90 hrs |
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M.Div. Joint Degree: Master of Divinity and Master of Business Administration:
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The Scriptures of the Church |
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Required from the Stetson School of Business and Economics M.B.A. Core |
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| Greek Exegesis I (NTG 613) |
3 hrs |
**Managerial Economics (BAA 601) |
3 hrs |
| Hebrew Exegesis I (OTH 603) |
3 hrs |
**Managerial Accounting (BAA 603) |
3 hrs |
| Old Testament (OTH 604 & OTH 605) |
6 hrs |
**Marketing Concepts/Practice (BAA 605) |
3 hrs |
| New Testament (NTG 611 & NTG 612) |
6 hrs |
Management Information Systems (BAA 607) |
3 hrs |
| The Story of the Church |
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**Corporation Finance (BAA 609) |
3 hrs |
| Church History (CHH 621 & CHH 622) |
6 hrs |
Operations Management Science (BAA 611) |
3 hrs |
| Baptist Heritage (CHH 623) |
2 hrs |
Ethical Leadership (BAA 613) |
3 hrs |
| Theology/Philosophy (THP 631 & THP 632) |
6 hrs |
Capstone (BAA 699) |
3 hrs |
| *Ethics (ETH 641) |
3 hrs |
SSBE Core Hours |
24 hrs |
| The Mission and Ministry of the Church |
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| Preaching (PRC 651) |
3 hrs |
SSBE Personal Portfolio Electives |
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| Worship (PRC 652) |
3 hrs |
International Elective |
3 hrs |
| Faith Development (CRE 682) |
3 hrs |
Theology course transfer credit |
3 hrs |
| Evangelism/Mission I (EVM 661) |
3 hrs |
Theology course transfer credit |
3 hrs |
| *Change and Conflict (MIN 801) |
3 hrs |
SSBE M.B.A. Elective |
3 hrs |
| *Leadership (CRE 683) |
3 hrs |
SSBE Elective Hours |
12 hrs |
| Pastoral Care (PAC 671) |
3 hrs |
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| Spiritual Formation (SPF 701 & SPF 702) |
4 hrs |
Total M.B.A Hours |
36 hrs |
| Mentoring in the Church |
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| Mentoring (MIN 901 & MIN 902) |
6 hrs |
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| Capstone (MIN 903) |
3 hrs |
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Required Core Hours |
69 hrs |
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| Theology Electives (3) |
9 hrs |
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Total M.Div. Hrs |
90 hrs |
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M.Div. Joint Degree: Master of Divinity and Master of Science in Community Counseling:
The joint M.Div. and M.S. degrees will integrate the knowledge of professional counseling with the ministries of pastoral care and counseling. The M.Div. degree will accept up to 18 hours from the M.S. degree, while the M.S. degree will accept up to 12 hours from the M.Div. degree. A full time student could expect to finish the two degrees in four years of study. Applicants must meet the admissions requirements for both McAfee School of Theology and The Department of Counseling and Human Sciences within the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS).
CCPS Entrance Requirements include: Submission of two copies of the application for admission to the counseling program, including a recent photograph; completion of an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university; an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater; a minimum score of 800 on the GRE or 397 on the MAT (currently enrolled McAfee School of Theology students are not required to submit GRE/MAT scores); a written autobiography including career goals; two copies of transcripts from each college or university attended, graduate or undergraduate; an interview with the Counseling Admissions Committee; a $25 nonrefundable application fee.
McAfee Entrance Requirements for the M.Div. in Pastoral Care and Counseling degree include submission of the application for admission to this dual degree program to the Pastoral Care Department. In addition, an admissions interview with the Pastoral Care Department (or a person designated by the department) may be scheduled with the student. This interview may be conducted with the CCPS interview or separately.
The admissions decision for this program will include an evaluation of the student’s potential, readiness, and appropriateness for this program. Continuing in the program is contingent upon the following: submission of copies of both student and supervisor final evaluations for all CPE courses to the Pastoral Care Department; the student giving all supervisors written permission to consult with the Pastoral Care Department regarding the student’s progress; and making appropriate progress in developing the knowledge, skills and character needed for the practice of pastoral counseling.
| The Scriptures of the Church |
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1 of these 2: |
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Hebrew Exegesis I (OTH 603) OR
Greek Exegesis I (NTG 613) |
3 hrs |
Unit 2 of CPE (PAC 873) |
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Old Testament (OTH 604 & OTH 605) |
6 hrs |
Unit 2 of CPE with a specialization in Pastoral Counseling (PAC 873) |
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New Testament (NTG 611 & NTG 612) |
6 hrs |
All of these: |
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The Story of the Church |
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Emotional Competence in Ministry (PAC 801) |
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Church History (CHH 621 & CHH 622) |
6 hrs |
The Theory and Practice of Pastoral Counseling (PAC 805) |
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Baptist Heritage (CHH 623) |
2 hrs |
Pastoral Theological Integration in Pastoral Counseling (PAC 806) |
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Theology/Philosophy
(THP 631 & THP 632) |
6 hrs |
Required Concentration Hours |
18 hrs |
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Ethics (ETH 641) |
3 hrs |
Required Community Counseling Core: |
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The Mission and Ministry of the Church |
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Career/Vocation Counseling
(COUN 601) |
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Evangelism/Mission I (EVM 661) |
3 hrs |
Introduction to Community Counseling
(COUN 602) |
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Preaching (PRC 651) OR
Worship (PRC 652) |
3 hrs |
Psychopatholgy (COUN 604) |
3 hrs |
Faith Development (CRE 682) |
3 hrs |
Group Therapy Process and Practice with Lab (COUN 605) |
4 hrs |
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Pastoral Care (PAC 671) |
3 hrs |
Systematic Psychological Helping Skills I (COUN 606) |
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Spiritual Formation
(SPF 701 & SPF 702) |
4 hrs |
Substance Abuse (COUN 608) |
3 hrs |
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Mentoring in the Church |
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Internship I (COUN 610) |
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Mentoring (MIN 901) |
3 hrs |
Internship II (COUN 610) |
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Capstone (MIN 903) |
3 hrs |
Counseling Theory (COUN 612) |
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Required M.Div.Core |
54 hrs |
Cultural Perspective in Counseling (COUN 613) |
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Life Span Development (COUN 614) |
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Pastoral Care Courses |
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Individual Analysis (COUN 617) |
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One full unit of CPE* |
3 hrs |
Ethics and Professional Issues (COUN 618) |
3 hrs |
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1 of these 2: |
3 hrs |
Research and Program Evaluation (COUN 621) |
3 hrs |
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Pastoral Care with Groups and Congregations (PAC 803) |
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Systems Theory (COUN XXX) |
3 hrs |
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Pastoral Care with Families (PAC 802) |
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Required Community Counseling Core |
46 hrs |
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Total Hours |
118 hrs |
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